Local man charged with assault, cruelty to iguana

A Woodfin man is facing a number of charges including assault and cruelty to animals after a conflict with two roommates.

Lee Roy Scott, 58, of Green Oak Road, was charged Monday with assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a female, breaking and entering, communicating threats and cruelty to animals, according to warrants at the Buncombe County magistrate's office.

Scott is accused of attempting to strike a male roommate with a machete while saying, "I'm going to kill you."

He's accused of assaulting a female roommate by shoving her, according to warrants.

Scott is accused of being cruel to an iguana that was being kept in an aquarium in the home by "turning off the power to an aquarium, including a heat rock and heat lamp," according to the warrant.

Scott was released on a written promise to appear in court.

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Local man charged with assault, cruelty to iguana

A Woodfin man is facing a number of charges including assault and cruelty to animals after a conflict with two roommates.